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Christmas Lights in Iowa

43 Christmas light displays, drive-thrus and holiday light shows across 17 Iowa cities. Pick a city or use your location.

Displays to see in Iowa

City of Cedar Rapids Tree Lighting

Tree lighting · Cedar Rapids, IA · Free

Opens soon

Dec 5 – Dec 5

Five Seasons Lights

Walk-thru · Cedar Rapids, IA · Free (donations welcome)

Opens soon Music

Dec 4 – Dec 27

Holiday Nights at Brucemore

Walk-thru · Cedar Rapids, IA · $18 adults, $10 students, free ages 3 and under

Opens soon

Dec 6 – Dec 27

Jolly Holiday Lights

Drive-thru · Des Moines, IA · Advance tickets; about $25 per car in 2025

Opens soon Music

Nov 20 – Jan 3

NewBo City Market Tree Lighting Ceremony

Tree lighting · Cedar Rapids, IA

Opens soon

Dec 5 – Dec 5

Bayliss Park Winterfest Lighting

Tree lighting · Council Bluffs, IA · Free

Beaverdale Holiday Lights

Neighborhood · Des Moines, IA · Free; donations benefit Food Bank of Iowa

Music

Beaverdale Illumination

Home display · Des Moines, IA · Free

Music

Blue Creek Christmas

Home display · Walker, IA · Free; free-will donations

Buxton Family Lights

Home display · Ankeny, IA · Free

Music

Christmas in the Park & Peppermint Walk

Event · Marion, IA · Free (not listed)

Collins Christmas Family Light Show

Home display · Cedar Rapids, IA · Free; donations accepted

Music

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